Stem

Leaves

Leaf blades brittle, breaking alsong a straight line when bent back on themselves. Leaf blades obovate, about 3-7 x 1.1-3 cm, petioles about 1-5 mm long. Lateral veins run almost the full length of the leaf blade. Venation not very obvious on mature leaves, more readily seen on new leaves. Lateral veins 3-6 no each side of the midrib.

Seedlings

Features not available.

Distribution and Ecology

Endemic to Australia. Occurs in WA, NT, NEQ and southwards as far as central Queensland. Altitudinal range in northern Australia from near sea level to 800 m. Usually parasitic on open forest species but also found on monsoon forest species.